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Bella · September 24, 2009, 07:40 AM

About the delayed reply here. The cartridge in question is a 7mm-08. I tried the 140 grain and the 150 grain ballistic tips. They grouped about the same, maybe the 140's were slightly better.

I appreciate all the reponses here. I don't want to sound like a whinner, but I am a bit confused now. Reading the the replies I have figured out one of three things is going to happen if I shoot a deer with my 7mm-08 using 140 grain ballistic tips.

1. The deer will drop dead where it stands.

2. I will loose half my venison due to bullet damage.

3. The deer will run off and die slowly and suffer greatly.

Maybe I should try some other projectiles.

September 24, 2009, 07:40 AM	#30
Bella Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Posts: 341	Sorry About the delayed reply here. The cartridge in question is a 7mm-08. I tried the 140 grain and the 150 grain ballistic tips. They grouped about the same, maybe the 140's were slightly better. I appreciate all the reponses here. I don't want to sound like a whinner, but I am a bit confused now. Reading the the replies I have figured out one of three things is going to happen if I shoot a deer with my 7mm-08 using 140 grain ballistic tips. 1. The deer will drop dead where it stands. 2. I will loose half my venison due to bullet damage. 3. The deer will run off and die slowly and suffer greatly. Maybe I should try some other projectiles.